Rees Bear has an Anaesthetic

Dennis has an anaesthetic

by | Jan 30, 2025

Dennis has an anaesthetic helps children understand what it’s like to have a general anaesthetic, using familiar Beano characters to help reduce any anxiety they may have about surgery. Aimed at children aged 7–11.
Rees Bear has an Anaesthetic

Common Risks & Events

by | Jan 30, 2025

This summary card shows some of the common events and risks that healthy children and young people of normal weight face when having a general anaesthetic (GA) for routine surgery (specialist operations may carry different risks).
Rees Bear has an Anaesthetic

Your child’s general anaesthetic

by | Jan 30, 2025

This leaflet explains what to expect when a child or young person comes into hospital to have an operation with a general anaesthetic. It has been written by anaesthetists, working together with patient representatives, parents and caregivers.